Question

Last​ year, a​ college's tuition was ​$. 42,000This​ year, the tuition increased by​ 4%. Find this​ year's tuition by using a percent greater than 100.

Answer 1

$43680

Explanation:

Given data

Tuition was ​$. 42,000 last year

The tuition increased by​ 4%

Hence the current year tuition is given as

Current tuition= 42,000 + 4/100*42,000

Current tuition= 42,000 + 0.04*42,000

Current tuition= 42,000 +1680

Current tuition= $43680

Hence the current tuition is $43680